London is considered to be not only the capital of the United Kingdom, but also one of the capitals of the world political, economic and cultural. It is the largest city and port in the world. In the i th century BC on the site of a Celtic settlement Romans created a city called Londinium. In 884, Alfred the Great made London the capital of the state, with 976 years of Anglo-Saxon domination of time the city became the seat of royal power. Now living in London 6.8 million people. Each year, one of them added millions of tourists who are attracted by the monuments, museums, theaters, concert halls of the city. The oldest part of London's so-called inner city or City (city of london). This district is the worst affected by the fires. Here are the Bank of England, the Stock Exchange, the residence of the Mayor, City Hall, the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey), St Paul's Cathedral and many other churches. At the site of the destroyed buildings now towering modern buildings of glass and concrete. Mixing old and new is not only contrasts, but also emphasizes that the City and still lives an active life of the business center of the world. In the eastern part of the City, on the banks of the Thames, the famous Tower of London, founded in xi century by William the Conqueror as a fortress. Subsequently, the building was rebuilt many times a royal residence, and then prison. Now in the Tower Museum, where, among other things, the British Crown Jewels are kept. Besides the castle, spread across the Thames Tower Bridge is a beautiful bridge in London. Turning from the Tower to the other, the southern bank of the Thames at London Bridge, you can see the Gothic cathedral, built in 1206. At the same bank of the Thames is a modern arts center in South Bank, major concert halls (Royal Festival Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall), Lambeth Palace, the residence of the head of the Anglican Church, Archbishop of Canterbury.Stretches to the west of the City, along the Thames, elegant street Strand leads to the famous Trafalgar Square. The area is designed in the years 18291841, at its center is set 60-meter column in honor of Nelson's victory over frankoispanskim fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar (1805). On the area of modest church in the Gothic style, it regularly hosts concerts of early music. The National Gallery, built in the years 18341837 in the classical style, is located in the northern part of Trafalgar Square. It keeps one of the world's richest collections of European paintings, which includes the most valuable collection of Flemish masters, Italian and Dutch schools.
Wales covers about 10 per cent of the island of GB, but has only about 5 per cent of the population of the United Kingdom. About 20 per cent of the people speak Welsh, an ancient Celtic language. English and Welsh are both official languages.
Wales is a country of poets and singers with a literature that dates back more than 1,000 years and an ancient choral music tradition. A festival featuring musicians, poets, and singers, is held twice a year. As part of GB, Wales elects 38 of the 650 members of the House of Commons. The country’s daily administration is carried out by the Welsh Office in Cardiff, the capital of Wales. The head of the Welsh Office is appointed by the British Prime minister and is a member of the Cabinet. The Cambrian Mountains cover about two-thirds of Wales. The highest peak in the country, Snowdon reaches 1,085 meters. Coastal plains and river valleys cover about a third of the country. The longest rivers are the Severn and Wye, which both empty into the Bristol Channel. Wales has 3 national parks – Snowdonia, the Brecon Beacons, and the Pembrokeshire Coast. The largest urban areas in Wales are Cardiff, Swansea, and Newport, all located on the southern coast, and the majority of the country’s nearly 3 million people live in the southeast. Today, the economy of Wales depends primarily on manufacturing and service industries.
Everyday life in industrial Welsh cities and towns is similar to life in the industrial areas elsewhere in GB. After work, many people enjoy watching television or socializing at the local pub. Other popular pastimes include rugby football – the country’s national sport – as well as soccer and cricket.
London is considered to be not only the capital of the United Kingdom, but also one of the capitals of the world political, economic and cultural. It is the largest city and port in the world. In the i th century BC on the site of a Celtic settlement Romans created a city called Londinium. In 884, Alfred the Great made London the capital of the state, with 976 years of Anglo-Saxon domination of time the city became the seat of royal power. Now living in London 6.8 million people. Each year, one of them added millions of tourists who are attracted by the monuments, museums, theaters, concert halls of the city. The oldest part of London's so-called inner city or City (city of london). This district is the worst affected by the fires. Here are the Bank of England, the Stock Exchange, the residence of the Mayor, City Hall, the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey), St Paul's Cathedral and many other churches. At the site of the destroyed buildings now towering modern buildings of glass and concrete. Mixing old and new is not only contrasts, but also emphasizes that the City and still lives an active life of the business center of the world. In the eastern part of the City, on the banks of the Thames, the famous Tower of London, founded in xi century by William the Conqueror as a fortress. Subsequently, the building was rebuilt many times a royal residence, and then prison. Now in the Tower Museum, where, among other things, the British Crown Jewels are kept. Besides the castle, spread across the Thames Tower Bridge is a beautiful bridge in London. Turning from the Tower to the other, the southern bank of the Thames at London Bridge, you can see the Gothic cathedral, built in 1206. At the same bank of the Thames is a modern arts center in South Bank, major concert halls (Royal Festival Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall), Lambeth Palace, the residence of the head of the Anglican Church, Archbishop of Canterbury.Stretches to the west of the City, along the Thames, elegant street Strand leads to the famous Trafalgar Square. The area is designed in the years 18291841, at its center is set 60-meter column in honor of Nelson's victory over frankoispanskim fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar (1805). On the area of modest church in the Gothic style, it regularly hosts concerts of early music. The National Gallery, built in the years 18341837 in the classical style, is located in the northern part of Trafalgar Square. It keeps one of the world's richest collections of European paintings, which includes the most valuable collection of Flemish masters, Italian and Dutch schools.
Wales covers about 10 per cent of the island of GB, but has only about 5 per cent of the population of the United Kingdom. About 20 per cent of the people speak Welsh, an ancient Celtic language. English and Welsh are both official languages.
Wales is a country of poets and singers with a literature that dates back more than 1,000 years and an ancient choral music tradition. A festival featuring musicians, poets, and singers, is held twice a year. As part of GB, Wales elects 38 of the 650 members of the House of Commons. The country’s daily administration is carried out by the Welsh Office in Cardiff, the capital of Wales. The head of the Welsh Office is appointed by the British Prime minister and is a member of the Cabinet. The Cambrian Mountains cover about two-thirds of Wales. The highest peak in the country, Snowdon reaches 1,085 meters. Coastal plains and river valleys cover about a third of the country. The longest rivers are the Severn and Wye, which both empty into the Bristol Channel. Wales has 3 national parks – Snowdonia, the Brecon Beacons, and the Pembrokeshire Coast. The largest urban areas in Wales are Cardiff, Swansea, and Newport, all located on the southern coast, and the majority of the country’s nearly 3 million people live in the southeast. Today, the economy of Wales depends primarily on manufacturing and service industries.
Everyday life in industrial Welsh cities and towns is similar to life in the industrial areas elsewhere in GB. After work, many people enjoy watching television or socializing at the local pub. Other popular pastimes include rugby football – the country’s national sport – as well as soccer and cricket.